Trusted Support and local services

Evidence-based NHS health advice for children and babies

Healthier Together provides trusted NHS guidance for parents on common childhood illnesses, symptoms and when to seek medical help. It helps families feel more confident managing minor illnesses at home whilst understanding when urgent support may be needed.  

 Confidential text support from local health professionals

ChatHealth is a secure messaging service where parents and young people can text local health visitors or school nurses for advice and support. Families can ask questions about feeding, sleep, behaviour, emotional wellbeing, toileting, development and more.  

Trusted guidance for pregnancy, babies and early childhood

Health for Under 5s offers easy-to-understand information for families covering pregnancy, feeding, child development, emotional wellbeing, sleep, illness and safety. The platform supports parents with practical advice during the early years.  

Supporting families from pregnancy to young adulthood

Health visitors and public health nursing teams support families with child development, emotional wellbeing, feeding, sleep, school readiness and healthy lifestyles. The service forms part of the UK Healthy Child Programme.  

Local family services, childcare and SEND support

FISH helps families find childcare, SEND support, activities, parenting services and local family resources across Hampshire. It acts as a central directory for practical support and community services.  

Pregnancy, baby and early parenting guidance

Trusted advice and information to help keep you and your baby happy and healthy during pregnancy, birth, early childhood and beyond.

You will find clear, local support for your child’s development, links to services in your community, and information about how Hampshire County Council is delivering the Best Start in Life programme.

Practical support for families during challenging times. 

Baby Bundles Bank supports families by providing essential items for babies, young children and parents, helping to ease financial pressures during pregnancy and early parenthood. Through donated clothing, equipment, toiletries and everyday essentials, the service helps ensure families have access to safe and appropriate items during the early years. 

Providing expert baby safety advice and support

The Lullaby Trust exists to keep babies safe and to keep grieving families supported. We do this by funding life-saving research, empowering families with expert baby safety advice and supporting grieving families through their darkest days. We won’t give up until no baby dies suddenly or unexpectedly. 

Perinatal mental health and emotional wellbeing support

PANDAS supports families experiencing antenatal and postnatal mental health challenges through peer support, helplines and wellbeing resources during the transition into parenthood. 

Supporting healthy parent-infant relationships

The Parent-Infant Foundation champions the importance of secure early relationships and infant mental health, helping babies and caregivers build strong emotional foundations during the earliest years of life.

Compassionate support for families with young children

Home-Start supports families through challenging times by offering practical and emotional support, helping parents build confidence, reduce isolation and strengthen family wellbeing.

Improving child health and wellbeing

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health works to improve the health and wellbeing of babies, children and young people through research, education and evidence-based healthcare guidance.